Henry whittemore



nth mes HENRY WHITTEMORE, 0F ORANGETOWN, NEW YORK.

Letters Patent No. 112,102, dated February 21, 1871.

IMPROVEMENT INl DUST-FANS The Schedule referred to in these Letters Patent: and making part of the same.-

I, HENRY XVHITTEMORE, of Orangetown, in the county of Rockland and State of N ew York, have invented an Improved Dust-Pan, of which the following is a specication.

It is the object of my invention to provide an improved labor-saving receptacle for removing the sweepings from floors, carpets, .850., without necessitating the stooping of the person using it, and so formed as to retain all ofthe -dust which is swept into it, and as to be capable ofstanding upon the floor unsupported, either when in use or when set aside; and

1t consists of a flat bottom with upright sides and vertical handle of suitable height, the general form of the vessel being, by preference, semi-cylindrical, or approximating thereto, and open upon its straight side.

As represented in the drawingliigure l is a perspective, and

Figure 2,*a plan view, with the handle shown in cross-section in the latter.

A is the flat bottom, resting upon the floor when in use, and

B, the vertical sides, which have, preferably, a curved or inclined termina-tion at the front edge ofthe bottom to forni the mouth or opening, opposite to which, on theback side, is a socket, c, which receives the upright handle D, the two being secured together by the inclined pin e, or by any other suitable means.

The handle is of such length that it maybe grasped by the person using it, and held firmly while dust is being swept into it, and lifted for removal without it being necessary to stoop for the purpose.

The sides B are of such height as to prevent the dust from flying over as it is swept into the pan, and are, preferably, vertical, or nearly so, in order to arrest the motion of the dust and cause it to fall to the bottom.

The advantages` of my Vinvention are apparent in the ease with which it may be used in connection with an ordinary house-broom or long-handle brush, lnever requiring the user to bend from a natural and easy position; in collecting the sweepings more cleanly and with less eiort than the ordinary pan, which, by its ila-ring back and low sides, allows a portion of the dust, when in motion, to pass over them, requiring it to be again swept up; and, also, in the safety with which it may be left when loaded, or partly so, without fear of its contents being spilled.

Being self-sustaining, it may sta-ud upright when not in use upon the floor or elsewhere, thereby avoiding the usual trouble of hanging such utensils on nails or hooks. lt may be made of tin or other light sheetkv metal at small cost on account ot' its simplicity ol shape.

l elainirlhe improved dust-pan, consisting ofthe bottom A, sides B, socket c, long handle D, and removable piu e, constructed as described, for the purpose specified.

HENRY WHITTEMORE.

l'Vitnesses:

KATE N. JONES, J. Flessen. 

